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I would like any information on the Kerrville Fire Department from its beginning - documents, pictures or other information. Thanks. Connie

Looking for the name of the cemetery where Vernon J. BAYER is buried. He was born 22 Aug 1928 and died 22 Mar 1994 in Center Point, Kerr County, Texas. Any help finding the name of the cemetery where he is buried will be appreciated.

SURBER - I am trying to identify a “Miss Surber” who lived on Denton St. in Kerrville in the early 1940s. My family lived on Moore St., and our back garden and chicken yard area joined the back yard of the house she was living in on Denton. I am writing my childhood memories and would like to include her in my work. Some initial research indicates that she may be Sarah E. Surber who died 26 Mar 1949. Since I believe that she never married, she may not have anyone to remember her name. I at least would like my family to know about her and her many kindnesses to me. Catherine Ramsay Roberts

Morris and Nancy Ferris lived in the Kerr County area between 1850 and 1890's. I am a GGGGranddaughter. If there is any family left in the area, please contact me at helenhughes@cox.net

I am researching my husband's family. There is a story about his 4-Great Grandfather, Joshua Jackson PARKER aka J. J. who was killed in 1902. One version mentions the Y O Ranch and says he was coaxed into a gunfight by the foreman of the ranch after being pistol whipped - and the foreman shot him right between the eyes. Rumor is that the foreman wanted J J's wife. The foreman was supposedly sentenced to 10 years in the Yuma, AZ., prison. Another story says J J was shot by cattle rustlers while riding the fence on the Parker Ranch.

If anyone happens to know anything or have any information that might help with this information, I would greatly appreciate hearing from you. Shannon

BOULWARE
I am looking for information about the James Wesley Boulware family. They were long time residents of Kerr county.     The family consisted of James W. Boulware born 1861, Ellis, Texas; his wife, Martha C. Aaron, born 1862 in Texas - probably Red River County.    Both died March of 1923 in Kerr County, probably Center Point community.   They had nine children:    Carl E., Jessie L., Lucy I.,   Annie J.,   Thomas A., Kate W.,   Texas M. and Jackson.

I would like to contact any members of this family or other researchers and exchange information.
Thank you.       Frances

I am seeking any information regarding Callie Amelia ST. CLAIR who died on January 22, 1962 in Kerr County. Callie A. is on the 1930 census in Oklahoma City, OK., as the wife of Willard M. St. Clair and we are trying to confirm her information. Thanks. C. St. Clair.

Looking for the burial place for Jesse Edward GRINSTEAD who died March 8, 1948, in Kerrville. His wife, Gertrude Grinstead, died Oct 18, 1946, and is buried in Glen Rest Cemetery but Jesse is not listed as being buried next to her. I do not have his obituary. Can anyone help? Thanks Betty

Can anyone tell me if the written minutes for the 1900 and 1901 City Council Meetings still exist? At that time, I believe the members were called Aldermen.    If they do exist, can anyone do a lookup for me? If no lookups are available, where might I find the records so that I can research them the next time I am in Kerrville?

Also, can anyone tell me about the Scofield School in Kerrville, during the early 1900's?
Thank you.   J R

Seeking information on the death of Tillman A. CORBELL who lived in Center Point in 1880 with wife, Mary, and children: John A., Charles A., George W., Joseph C., Jennie, Thomas F., Louis F., and Andrew S. Tillman had either worked for a newspaper or a blacksmith shop. He was murdered after 1880. Any help appreciated.
Janelle Foster

I need an obituary for Charlie MCDUFFIE. He was born 23 Mar 1905 and died 28 Jun 1977 in Kerrville, Kerr County, Texas. Thanks Ebb McDuffie.

Jewell Alpha Sexton Farmer is buried at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Kerr County. I am searching for information on her. She was born about 1895 and died in 1971. Any information and/or help would be greatly appreciated. Amelia.

I am searching for an Andrew TAYLOR. He may have lived in the Camp Verde area in the 1880's. He died shortly after 1885 in some kind of epidemic in this area. Supposedly he is buried somewhere in Camp Verde but I am unable to find where. He had a son named Marion Lafayette TAYLOR and possibly other sons named John and James. Any info would be great. Thanks

Seeking information on the William Jasper COKER family. He moved to Kerr Co from Alabama in about 1876. He married Mary Melissa BURKS in Kerr Co in 1879. I have a family picture from about 1902 showing the parents and 6 children. All of the children were born in Kerr Co (I think). The family records sort of disappeared after 1880. I found Mary (Molly) Coker in the 1910 census with a child, Roy, age 9. I don't have much on the BURKS, either. Thanks for any information anyone can give. James Greene, Grapevine, Texas.

I am looking for an obituary for Floyd SPENCER who died 18 Dec 1970 in Kerr County. Burial was at Prairie View Cemetery in Aransas Pass, Texas. Thanks. Becky

Charlie (Charles) NORTON died in Kerrville on 26 December 1991 but I don't know where he is buried. He might be buried in Comal County but I can't find him there. Any information on Charlie Norton's burial site would be helpful. Thanks. Michelle.

I am looking for information on ODA W. MCGLOTHLIN, born 1911 & died 23 Mar 1983 in Kerr County, Texas. I would like to know where he is buried or have his obituary. If anyone can help please contact me. Thanks. Susan

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